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Cal. Labor Code § 28 (2026)

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For injuries occurring on and after January 1, 1991, whenever the term “independent medical examiner” is used in this code, the term shall mean “qualified medical evaluator.”

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1997–2021 · leading case: Tyler v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., 62 Cal. Comp. Cases 924 (Cal. Ct. App. 1997).

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Tyler v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., 62 Cal. Comp. Cases 924 (Cal. Ct. App. 1997). “” Effective January 1, 1990, for injuries occurring after January 1, 1991, Labor Code section 28 replaced the term “independent medical examiner” (IME) with the term “qualified medical evaluator.”

Maciel v. Bar 20 Dairy, LLC (E.D. Cal. 2020). “” Cal. Lab. Code § 28 2699(c). 7 Case 1:17-cv-00902-DAD-SKO Document 60 Filed 08/28/20 Page 8 of 34 1 and 25% with the aggrieved employees.”

Newell v. Ensign United States Drilling (California) Inc. (E.D. Cal. 2021). “” Cal. Lab. Code § 28 2699(c). 9 Case 1:19-cv-01314-NONE-JLT Document 38 Filed 12/20/21 Page 10 of 36 1 approve” any settlement of such claims.”

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